What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Access Coordinator position at Voice Up Publishing Inc.?
College Access Director
Organization: Voice Up Publishing Inc.
Location: 100% Remote with Occasional Local Community Outreach
Hours: 20 hours per week
Compensation: Equity stake during the start-up period.
About Voice Up:
Voice Up is a social impact organization that empowers first-generation college students by creating meaningful connections between educational institutions and emerging leaders. We believe in transforming educational pathways and strengthening community bonds through innovative engagement strategies.
Position Overview:
The College Access Director will be a pioneer responsible for developing and implementing a groundbreaking program that bridges K-12 educational systems with college access initiatives. This position will focus on recruiting, supporting, and engaging first-generation college learners in a transformative social impact project that creates sustainable connections between students, their home communities, and their original school districts.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Development
- Design and implement a comprehensive college access strategy that supports first-generation college students in maintaining meaningful connections with their home communities
- Create innovative outreach and engagement frameworks that encourage students to give back to their original school districts
- Develop mentorship and knowledge-sharing programs between current college students and K-12 students
2. Recruitment and Engagement
- Identify and recruit first-generation college students through targeted outreach in local high schools, community organizations, and educational networks
- Build relationships with school counselors, administrators, and community leaders to support student recruitment
- Create compelling narratives and communication strategies that resonate with first-generation college learners
3. Community Partnership Management
- Establish and nurture partnerships with local school districts, community organizations, and educational institutions
- Design collaborative programs that allow college students to contribute expertise, mentorship, and resources back to their home communities
- Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of community reconnection initiatives
4. Student Support and Programming
- Create tailored support resources for first-generation college students
- Design workshops, networking events, and professional development opportunities
- Implement a robust tracking and support system to ensure student success and community engagement
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in educational access, student support, or community engagement
- Demonstrated success in working with first-generation college students
- Strong understanding of educational equity challenges
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to design and implement innovative educational programs
- Experience with data tracking and program evaluation
Preferred Skills:
- Bilingual abilities (Spanish preferred)
- Experience with grant writing and program funding
- Background in community organizing or social impact initiatives
- Strong technological proficiency
Compensation:
- Equity stake during start-up
See, https://www.voiceuplife.life/equity
How to Apply:
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit a cover letter, and resume, In your cover letter, we invite you to share your vision for bridging educational communities and supporting first-generation college learners. Also, share one example of your best writing.
Voice Up is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those with direct experience as first-generation college students.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $20.22 - $22.58 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, NC 28223 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28223
Salary : $20 - $23
